Procedure

The applicant must submit a request for review in writing to the Minister responsible for the Act outlining the reasons the applicant believes that a decision, act or failure to act by the Commissioner as head of a public body should be subject to review by an adjudicator.

Interpretation

An applicant must request a review of the Commissioner’s decision as the head of a public body within 30 days of being notified of the Commissioner’s disposition of a request for information.

The 30-day time limit may be extended by the Adjudicator.

If the Commissioner fails to respond to a request for information within the 30-day time limit specified in section 7 of the Act, the applicant may proceed as if the request for information has been denied. In this case, the 30-day time limit for requesting a review does not apply.